We are going to make fermented strawberry soda. I learned about lacto-fermentation from the lovely expat blog And Here We Are. Please take a peek at Ariana’s blog, it is one of my favorites. My daughter, Bethany, and I went out to pick strawberries on a beautiful May morning. My girls and I . . . Read More: Home-made Strawberry Soda

In honor of International Pancake Day, we are making swirl pancakes. Similar to funnel cakes, these are made with less oil and make a crisp pancake. Cooking with kids and having breakfast together is a great way to connect and make a memory. Do you have a favorite pancake memory? My mother made Micky Mouse . . . Read More: Swirl Pancakes and more for International Pancake Day!

Ten inches of snow encouraged me to go to our readers in search of a new snow ice cream recipe. Then to address grown-up tastes we made a snow cream frappuccino. Your kiddos will love helping make this winter treat.

The recipe is Magic Cookie Bars. It is so yummy and easy to make that your early readers can do it independently with minimal supervision for safety. I had the pleasure of enjoying my first magic cookie bar at a church potluck. The source for the recipe is right here. It is an excellent recipe . . . Read More: Easy Christmas Cooking: Magic Cookie Bars